How Likely is a Terrorist Attack in Chicago?
Robert Pape, a terrorism expert at U. of C., on Paris and potential targets in our city
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Lake Forest Woman’s Club Fashion Show 2015
December 9, 2015—The “Merry Mistletoe” event is the Lake Forest Woman’s Club annual Christmas luncheon fundraiser. This year’s event, held at Exmoor Country Club, included a super silent auction, holiday market, mistletoe raffle, and a festive fashion show featuring selections from the York Furrier 84th Anniversary Collection (furs, fine outerwear, and accessories) and Peach Carr … Read more
The 10 Stories You Should Read This Week
Sandra Bland, Garry McCarthy’s report, Chance the Rapper, and more
CTU's Jesse Sharkey Calls Out Rahm and Claypool After Strike Vote
The vice president of the Chicago Teachers Union has some ideas on how to fix CPS’s finances for the mayor and head of schools.
Auditorium Theatre’s Billy Strayhorn Festival Gala Celebration
November 21, 2015—The Auditorium Theatre hosted The Billy Strayhorn Festival Gala Celebration in the Hilton Chicago’s illustrious Grand Ballroom featuring entertainment by Orbert Davis and The Rich Daniels Quintet. The event was attended by nearly 300 guests and raised $215,000 to support Auditorium Theatre initiatives. Following the Gala, guests boarded trolleys en route to the … Read more
An American Tragedy
Five months after Sandra Bland was found hanging in a Texas jail cell, her family still searches for resolution. An intimate look at a life interrupted.
What Would Actually Happen if Rahm Resigns
His replacement might not be all that different.
The Hunt for the Next Police Superintendent Starts With These Eight Essay Questions
Community concerns come to the fore in the Police Board of Chicago’s application.
Scenes from Today's Laquan McDonald Protest Downtown
Hundreds of protestors walked from the Loop to the Gold Coast calling for Rahm Emanuel’s resignation.
Yes, There Are Knives That Shoot Bullets
But they’re rare, illegal in Chicago, and very, very expensive.